New communication major creates fan edits to bring people together
One of Jill Ofodu’s fan cam edits of Suki and Brian from Fast & Furious franchise reached over 2 million views on TikTok.
Joel Curran appointed USC’s senior vice president and chief communications officer
The public relations and higher education innovator looks forward to leading communications that support the university’s world-class research.
In memoriam: Christopher Smith, 55, founder of USC Annenberg’s Media, Economics & Entrepreneurship program
The clinical professor of communication was a scholar, teacher and mentor at the school for more than 20 years.
USC Annenberg doctoral student named 2023 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow
Jermaine Anthony Richards is studying how transmedia storytelling animates human security politics, security cultures and political movements.
New Twitter, now with more hate
A USC analysis finds that hate is up, hateful content is more hateful and there’s been no meaningful change in the quantity of bots since Elon Musk purchased the platform in October.
Fighting for gender equality within the new media landscape
TITLE IX: Professor of Communication Sarah Banet-Weiser helps the next generation transform the media landscape to be more inclusive.
USC Annenberg launches new online master’s program in public relations innovation, strategy and management
The program will equip professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to lead across the full spectrum of PR, marketing and advertising functions.
Preparing professionals to collaborate with, manage and lead diverse teams
New USC Annenberg program will prepare future communications leaders to create and support inclusive environments, and to help advance equity and representation across the communication landscape.
New USC Annenberg center empowers climate storytellers
The Center for Climate Journalism and Communication will provide critical training to media, public relations and communications professionals to be climate storytellers who advance a deeper understanding of the consequences of climate change.
Why Black activist media should be archived and studied for the West Coast
Most people don’t consider California, Oregon and Washington as hotspots for Black activism. The Black press, however, tell a different story, USC Annenberg’s Allissa Richardson says.
First-of-its-kind media studies lab launches at USC to amplify Black social change makers on West Coast
Journalism instructor and scholar Allissa V. Richardson will lead the Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab at USC Annenberg.
What’s in a photo? The potential to change the planet
A paid internship program offered by USC Dornsife’s Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies trains students to communicate scientific research to the public.
USC Annenberg’s Diversity in PR and Advertising scholar dreams of becoming a media trailblazer
Brijea Daniel is on a mission to make a major impact in the media by humanizing marginalized communities in corporate brands.
PR master’s grad harnesses skills as advocate for representation
COMMENCEMENT 2022: As just the second person in her family to pursue higher education, Samantha Balcaceres was determined to get the most out of her graduate studies at USC Annenberg.
Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and MTV Entertainment establish Mental Health Storytelling Initiative
A coalition of more than 60 entertainment industry partners and mental health expert organizations will work to revolutionize the narrative on mental health and extend programming and research into media representation of the issue.
Football player, investor, author: Devon Kennard makes an impact
Now a player for the Arizona Cardinals, the USC Annenberg alum is leaving his mark in fields such as real estate to philanthropy.
Infrastructure law: High-speed internet is as essential as water and electricity
Congress finally recognizes that broadband access “is essential to full participation in modern life in the United States,” a USC researcher who studies internet policy and digital inequality notes.
New center at USC Annenberg dedicated to creating a pathway of diverse young researchers
The Health and Equity Media Collaborative brought 24 young people into the fold this summer to investigate well-being in local neighborhoods.
Public relations major reaches for the stars with Blue Origin internship
USC student Ian Solano was the first communications intern in the space company’s history, a unique opportunity for the admitted Star Trek aficionado.
USC Annenberg launches new online master’s program in digital media management
The program will prepare managers to better understand the evolving media landscape while making data-driven, ethical decisions and building a more equitable future through diverse teams.
Netflix’s big bet on foreign content and international viewers could change how people see the world
TV and movies are one way that people make sense of the world, USC Annenberg’s Paolo Sigismondi notes — but they can be inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.
USC and Penn launch Annenberg Center for Collaborative Communication
The new center will be a home for reimagining how communication can address issues like health care, data privacy, cultural and demographic change, and media literacy.
What today’s conspiracy theories have in common with ancient ones
From the Knights Templar to the moon landings and QAnon, conspiracy theories are nothing new. Two USC Dornsife experts offer a look at what’s behind the original “fake news.”
At USC Annenberg, former Coast Guard officer supports fellow veterans — and her career goals
Athena Fleming, a veteran and student in the online Master of Communication Management program, dreamed of attending USC after attending basketball camps taught by alumna Cheryl Miller.